GW reports that it expects to double its profits this year, and is distributing a massive five million pound bonus with its employees in recognition of the work they’ve done. It is a very good year for Warhammer.

The French private equity firm has put a lot of capital into building Asmodee into a big player in the tabletop industry, and now it’s looking for a return on that investment – to the tune of $1.7 billion.